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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.09, 2,015.89 and 1,085.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.09, 2,015.89 and 1,085.21 is: 1,626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.09 : 2,015.89 = 1,085.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.09/2,015.89 = 1,085.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.09x = 2,015.89 × 1,085.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.09x = 2,187,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,663.99/1,345.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.41

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